From Robin Williams to Mitch Hedberg, Daniel Tosh to Maria Bamford, the list of legendary names that have stepped on stage at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis reads like a comedy hall of fame. But the most influential person in the club’s 27-year run has never been on stage and doesn’t tell jokes. Acme owner … [ Read more]
Trailblazers 2016
November 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What’s the value of a brewery’s stance on mining? Why be concerned with obscure English apples? What’s so important about a chicken sandwich at a stadium? Why does it matter if a basketball team weighs in on current events? The answer to all those questions is the same: it makes a difference. There are people … [ Read more]
Trailblazers 2016: Maria Bamford
November 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Mental hospitals, medications, people-pleasing tendencies, addiction, and recovery. Are you laughing yet? This may not seem like the standard formula for comedy, but Maria Bamford isn’t a standard comedian. She has managed to work these elements into a comedy career that has spanned nearly three decades. That’s why it should have come as no surprise … [ Read more]
Maria Bamford on coming home, ‘Lady Dynamite,’ & portrayals of mental illness
August 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When you’ve had a career as long and successful as Maria Bamford, it can be difficult to choose a “best” year. That said, 2016 has likely been Maria Bamford’s best year in comedy. Her highly anticipated Netflix show, “Lady Dynamite,” premiered back in July and has already been picked up for a second season. The … [ Read more]
